EZ Pass question (what's the strength of it?)
May 9, 2017, 9:56 am
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EZ Pass question (what's the strength of it?)
Does anyone know how strong the EZ Pass signal is?
If I have the EZ Pass in my backpack while in a taxi and it goes through a toll, would my pass be read?
Does it need clear line of sight to the reader for it to work?
Can it be read through materials? like clothing, etc
Thank you
If I have the EZ Pass in my backpack while in a taxi and it goes through a toll, would my pass be read?
Does it need clear line of sight to the reader for it to work?
Can it be read through materials? like clothing, etc
Thank you
May 9, 2017, 11:19 am
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If you put it facing the wrong way (i.e. put the side with the velcro facing down), and put something solid and hopefully metal on it (Iike a laptop) it shouldn't be a problem at all.
I've gone through the gates in cabs with an EZ Pass in my briefcase on many occasions, and have never had a problem.
I've gone through the gates in cabs with an EZ Pass in my briefcase on many occasions, and have never had a problem.
May 9, 2017, 9:51 pm
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This is an interesting question. I always travel with one (as well as a SunPass, which is used in many southern states), and if it were charged I probably wouldn't notice. But reading this I was reminded that when in my computer bag it's always in the shielded bag it came in.
May 9, 2017, 11:02 pm
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May 10, 2017, 3:45 am
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I used to have an EZ-Pass issued by the PA Turnpike Authority; I switched to an MTA-issued one once I learned that I wouldn't get a discount on many of the NYC crossings. When I mailed it back, I somehow got charged for a toll on the NJ Turnpike. I never figured out if it somehow got read while in the back of the mail truck or if was just some sort of human error.
May 10, 2017, 8:40 am
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May 10, 2017, 8:52 am
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Looks like they may even be free from NY EZpass! ("Vehicles & Tags -> Request Supplies")
May 10, 2017, 8:56 am
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May 10, 2017, 9:18 am
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I use them in rental cars all the time without a problem. On rare occasion I remember to log into my account and register the rental car; usually I do not.
May 10, 2017, 11:28 am
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I no longer own a car but cross the Hudson at least 10-15 times a year in rental cars. I've never had a problem getting and using an E-Z Pass and have never bothered to update the registration.
May 10, 2017, 4:39 pm
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May 10, 2017, 6:13 pm
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EZ-Pass can be used on any rental vehicles of the same class, per NY rules -
https://www.e-zpassny.com/en/faq/rentalcars.shtml
I used to have 2 EZP tags from NYC but now only kept one for personal vehicle, and just transfer it when needed - several times a year, it is used on Hertz LE rentals as well - never had any issues from EZ-Pass or Hertz.
https://www.e-zpassny.com/en/faq/rentalcars.shtml
I used to have 2 EZP tags from NYC but now only kept one for personal vehicle, and just transfer it when needed - several times a year, it is used on Hertz LE rentals as well - never had any issues from EZ-Pass or Hertz.
May 10, 2017, 6:51 pm
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EZ-Pass can be used on any rental vehicles of the same class, per NY rules -
https://www.e-zpassny.com/en/faq/rentalcars.shtml
I used to have 2 EZP tags from NYC but now only kept one for personal vehicle, and just transfer it when needed - several times a year, it is used on Hertz LE rentals as well - never had any issues from EZ-Pass or Hertz.
https://www.e-zpassny.com/en/faq/rentalcars.shtml
I used to have 2 EZP tags from NYC but now only kept one for personal vehicle, and just transfer it when needed - several times a year, it is used on Hertz LE rentals as well - never had any issues from EZ-Pass or Hertz.
